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Toyota’s nearly indestructible body-on-frame off-roader still can handle the worst roads you can throw at it. But for 2014, it offers a more modern and aggressive look, highlighted by its chiseled front-end. This is the SUV for those who don’t want to look like suburban soccer moms.

MINI has announced a new limited edition color choice for its top of the line MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman models. The paint, called “Frozen Black metallic” has a textured, shimmering matte finish. The finish — which requires a specialized application process exclusive to the BMW Group — includes a base layer for grip and corrosion protection, the color layer, a clear lacquer finish with added silicates to create the matted impression and the velvet effect which can be both seen and felt.